• "Celebrate the Shore We Share" Registration

  • Saturday, July 25, 2026

    Keansburg Baywalk West (Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734)

  • Join the Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance and our wonderful partners for "Celebrate the Shore We Share," taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as part of the Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program City of Water Day.

    Now in its 19th year, City of Water Day is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.

     

    Tentative Agenda:

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Beach Clean-up - (Susan Devine, Red Bank & Clean Ocean Action)

    Grab some gloves, a grabber, and a bucket, and join us for a beach clean-up! Every little bit helps. By cleaning up litter, you will make a difference in our community.

    5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Seining @ BayWalk West Shoreline - (Jenna Reynolds and Joe Sheridan, Save Coastal Wildlife)

    Join Save Coastal Wildlife for a Seining session! Learn about the fish and other wildlife that live in the bay.

    5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Paddleboard / Kayak @ BayWalk West Shoreline - (Charlene Kiley, Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance)

    Ready to get on the water? Join us for paddleboarding and/or kayaking, with paddlesports equipment provided by Jersey Shore Paddle and Sandy Hook Kayaks! Note: there is a limited number of equipment available. Register early to save your spot!

    7:15 pm - 7:45 pm - Meditation - (Rachel Dawn Davis, Waterspirit)

    Join Waterspirit's Rachel Dawn Davis for a spiritual and relaxing meditation session to ground yourself. 

    7:15 pm - 7:45 pm - Talk: Ecology of the Raritan Bay (Jenna Reynolds, Save Coastal Wildlife)

    Join Save Coastal Wildlife's Jenna Reynolds to learn all about the Ecology of the Raritan Bay!

    8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sunset Walk Starting @ Baywalk West (Charlene Kiley, Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance)

    End the evening with a peaceful sunset walk to fully experience and celebrate the shore we share.

     

    City of Water Day welcomes communities to experience their local waterways through free, family-friendly activities that support joy, belonging, education, access, and stewardship. In addition to the sessions above, there will be educational exhibits.

     

    "Celebrate the Shore We Share" Partners:

    • Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance
    • Save Coastal Wildlife
    • Waterspirit
    • Waterfront Alliance
    • New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program

     

    Thank you to all our partners for making this event possible!

  • Waivers Required:
    Please review and sign the necessary waivers for the organizations hosting your chosen sessions.

    • Save Coastal Wildlife Waiver
    • Paddleboard / Kayak Waiver
    • Beach Clean-Up Waiver (will be signed in person)
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Session Selection*
  • Beach Clean-up*
  • Seining*
  • Paddleboard / Kayak*
  • Meditation Session*
  • Talk - Ecology of the Raritan Bay*
  • Sunset Walk*

  • Please note: You will complete the waiver for each person participating in the Beach Clean-up on the day of the event.

  • Please click the link, complete the waiver for each person participating in the Paddleboard / Kayak session, then confirm below. Paddleboard / Kayak waiver

  • Please click the link below, complete the Save Coastal Wildlife waiver for each person participating in the Seining session, then confirm below. Seining waiver

  • ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    By registering for and attending the Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance’s Celebrate the Shore We Share event for City of Water Day (the “Event”), I acknowledge and agree to the following:

    Assumption of Risk

    I understand that participation in this Event involves inherent risks, both known and unknown, including but not limited to physical injury, illness, environmental hazards, and property damage. I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with my participation.

    Release of Liability

    I hereby release and hold harmless the Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance, its partners, volunteers, and sponsors (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to my participation in the Event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

    Medical Consent

    In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize the Releasees to obtain necessary medical treatment on my behalf. I understand that I am solely responsible for any costs associated with such care.

    Photo/Media Release

    I grant the Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance and its partners the irrevocable right to use my likeness, image, and voice in photographs, videos, and audio recordings for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes without compensation.

    Minor/Guardian Consent

    If I am registering a participant under the age of 18, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor. I consent to the minor’s participation in the Event and agree to all terms of this waiver on their behalf. I understand and accept the risks associated with the minor’s participation and agree to release and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims arising from the minor’s participation. I also authorize the Releasees to obtain emergency medical treatment for the minor if necessary and accept full responsibility for any associated costs.

    Governing Law

    This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

    By providing my digital signature, I confirm that I have read, understand, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this waiver.

  • Thank You! We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, reach out to us at monmouthwaters@gmail.com
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